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5 stories you must read today, October 11: From Taliban’s ‘no-women’ presser to Apple getting sued over AI training

October 11, 2025 19:11 IST

Read about MEA clarification on women journalists’ exclusion from Taliban minister's presser, BJP's potential candidate for the Bihar polls backing out, lawsuit against apple, and more, here.

CM Saha also said that the TMC has been reduced to a “signboard party” in Tripura.

CPI(M), TMC’s presence limited to social media: Tripura CM Manik SahaSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 18:56 IST

‘A TMC delegation came to Agartala to provoke, but their attempts failed,’ CM Saha said.

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763 puja special trains, 11,000 trips: Indian Railways gears up to handle Diwali, Chhath rushSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 18:09 IST

While some of these special trains are already in operation, others will start plying in coming days. Railways Minister said the operation of the trains became possible due to capacity expansion of Railway lines on high-density routes

This is the first steel bridge of MAHSR project launched in Ahmedabad district. (Image: NHSRCL)

Bullet train project update: NHSRCL launches 10th steel bridge on Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridorSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 18:09 IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project update: The 508-km long Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar exchanges a handshake with US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, in New Delhi on Saturday. (X/@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar, US envoy-designate Sergio Gor talk bilateral ties amid tariff tensions

October 11, 2025 17:30 IST

The diplomatic engagement comes at a sensitive moment, as New Delhi and Washington navigate one of their sharpest trade disputes in years.

Watch: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits UP’s Darul Uloom Deoband, hopes for ‘stronger ties in future’

October 11, 2025 16:15 IST

Muttaqi arrived at Deoband around noon, where he was set to meet senior clerics, scholars and administrators of the institution.

Earlier, the Ministry of Railways planned to develop permanent holding areas at major stations, including New Delhi, to manage large crowds during peak travel seasons.

Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi railway station gets permanent holding area for crowd management and ticketingSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 15:38 IST

New Delhi railway station permanent holding area: This permanent holding area has been built towards Ajmeri Gate of New Delhi Railway Station premises to ensure smooth management of passengers during festivals, when the crowd of passengers increases.

Adivasi family killed over witchcraft charge in Jharkhand villageSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 14:36 IST

The incident took place Wednesday night when 47-year-old Laxman Nagesia, his wife Bifani, 45, and son Ramvilas, 8, were asleep in their house.

Can proceeds of crime in PMLA case exceed total sum in predicate offence? Karnataka HC asks ED in K C Veerendra Puppy arrest case

October 11, 2025 14:31 IST

The Karnataka High Court posed the question to the ED during the hearing of a plea filed by K C Veerendra Puppy’s wife, R D Chaitra, against his arrest.

A total of two pairs of Vande Bharat Special train will run between Patna to New Delhi and vice versa.

Patna to New Delhi Vande Bharat Special train begins commercial run – check stoppages, timingsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 14:29 IST

Patna to New Delhi Vande Bharat train: Patna to New Delhi Vande Bharat Special train began its commercial operations on Saturday. This semi-high-speed train has been introduced to facilitate the travel of passengers during upcoming festivals such as Diwali, Chhath puja, etc.

Once a paradise for bird watchers, Pashan lake is now overrun by water hyacinth, causing destruction to its aquatic ecosystem.

Top 5 invasive plant species disrupting India’s ecosystems

October 11, 2025 14:25 IST

These species compete with native plants for sunlight, water and nutrients, altering soil quality and affecting biodiversity.

‘Don’t intend to contest Bihar Election’: Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh after meeting Amit Shah

October 11, 2025 14:24 IST

This comes amid speculations of Singh contesting the polls from the Ara seat, after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

CoBRA commando injured in Naxal IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

October 11, 2025 14:12 IST

A CoBRA commando of the CRPF was injured in an IED blast during an area domination operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The IED was allegedly planted by Naxals.

In this image posted on Oct. 10, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with his Afghani counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, in New Delhi. (@HafizZiaAhmad/X

‘No role in Afghan FM’s press meet’: MEA clarifies after backlash over women journalists’ exclusionSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 19:38 IST

While Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked PM Narendra Modi to “clarify” his position on the incident, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the government “dishonoured every single Indian woman” by allowing it.

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‘Emirates of Afghanistan recognised’: Opposition hits out at PM Modi over exclusion of women journos at Taliban presser

October 11, 2025 10:58 IST

The Opposition has slammed the Centre for "allowing" a 'no women' presser by Talibani Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi.

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: NDA finalises Bihar seat sharing as BJP, JD(U) keep 101 seats each

October 13, 2025 11:26 IST

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will take place on November 6, with the second phase of voting on November 11.

Top News Headlines of October 11, 2025 | Op Blue Star was the wrong way… Indira Gandhi paid with her life for the mistake: Chidambaram

October 12, 2025 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of October 11, 2025 | The former Home and Finance Minister made the comments while moderating a discussion on ‘They Will Shoot You, Madam’, a book by journalist Harinder Baweja

BJP slams Congress after post on Maria Machado, says Rahul Gandhi would get Nobel Prize for 99 election losses

October 11, 2025 09:40 IST

Congress leader Surendra Rajput tried drawing a parallel between Nobel laureate Maria Machado and Rahul Gandhi, saying both were Leaders of Opposition who were fighting for democratic ideals in their respective nations.

ED arrests CFO of Reliance Power Limited in Rs 68 crore bank loan fraud caseSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 22:08 IST

Ashok Kumar Pal, a close aide of Anil Ambani, allegedly played a crucial role in the diversion of funds from Reliance Power Limited, according to the ED.

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‘Manufactured cough syrup for years without issue,’ pharma company owner argues in court after deaths in Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 07:00 IST

G Ranganathan, who was arrested from Chennai early on Thursday, was sent to 10 days’ police custody by a court in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district

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Madhya Pradesh cops ‘beat up driver, loot Rs 1.45 crore hawala money from vehicle’, 10 suspendedSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 07:00 IST

The cash was allegedly being transported from Katni in Madhya Pradesh to Jalna in Maharashtra on the instructions of a businessman

Zubeen Garg death: Himanta says Singapore resident likely to appear before police, calls for scrutiny on fest organiser’s accounts

EXCLUSIVE: Singapore launches coroner’s case in death of Zubeen GargSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 05:05 IST

A coroner’s inquiry typically follows when circumstances surrounding a death are suspicious

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EXCLUSIVE: Govt moves to rein in rampant consultant appointments, plans new policy to cap number, fix uniform paySubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 21:13 IST

MoF proposal: No more than 3 years in a department, total 5 years in govt

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EXCLUSIVE: After meet with PM Modi, top bureaucrats told to develop desi digital, social media platformsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 10:05 IST

Sources told this newspaper that the directive was among “28 points” that resulted from the meeting held in Delhi on October 6 between the Prime Minister and Secretaries helming ministries and departments in the Central Government.

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Muslim population up because of large-scale infiltration, says Amit Shah

October 11, 2025 05:01 IST

Referring to Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the Home Minister said that “the decline in the Hindu population in these countries was not due to conversion; many of them have sought refuge in India”.

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